Holiday
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spices of the Pacific. Indulge in a dazzling array of yuletide delights flavoured with ambrosial spices including
Honey and Pineapple-glazed Gammon Ham, Traditional Roasted Turkey with Festive Trimmings and sweet treats
such as Aniseed Ginger Vanilla Cheese Log Cake and Fruit Minced Pie.
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All Things Nice
Enjoy a heartwarming feast at home this Christmas with Pacific Marketplace’s Festive Goodies
including Turkey with Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing, and Aniseed Ginger Vanilla Cheese Log Cake.
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W
ith so much happening this
time of year, ‘tis indeed the
season to be jolly. Over at
Festive
I-S Magazine, we can’t deny that we
fun
love the holidays. Besides feasting
on endless amounts of turkey, ham
and other Christmas goodies in the office
(ahem—it’s research), we’re also grateful for
the much-needed opportunity to recharge before 2015.
If your travel plans didn’t quite work out and you’re
spending the season at home, you’re in good hands. We’ve
charted out the mega-events you should mark on your
calendars, from concerts to dance festivals to countdown
parties, with the most delicious dining deals and house party
F&B options to stuff your bellies with in between. Plus, you
can always treat yourself to a staycation with packages and
deals galore at this time of the year. Who needs a white
Christmas anyway?
It’s also the season of giving, but if you’re not keen on
navigating the vast sea of options out there (and the crowds
along Orchard Road), we feel you. Enter our gift guide, which
is packed with clothes, accessories, gadgets and other cool
things your friends and family will thank you for.
Happy holidays!
CONTENTS
4
Events
8
Dining
12
hampers & delivery
14
staycations
16
charity
On the cover:
Oxwell & Co.
18
gift guide
3
What’s On
The essential events of the holiday season
ART & STAGE
Leonardo da Vinci’s Earlier Mona
Lisa
An earlier version of Leonardo da
Vinci’s famous Mona Lisa makes its
worldwide premiere. Other than seeing
this recently rediscovered masterpiece,
you can also get a behind-the-scenes
look at the scientific testing involved in
confirming the painting’s authenticity.
Dec 15-Feb 11. The Arts House, 1 Old
Parliament Lane, 6332-6900,
www.theartshouse.com.sg
Kalaa Utsavam
This colorful extravaganza showcases
traditional and contemporary Indian
arts, with artists from Singapore and
aborad. The program includes dance
performances, a musical retrospective
on a century of Hindi cinema, a
performance by Freddie Mercuryinfluenced folk singer Raghu Dixit and
more. Free-$45.
Nov 21-30. Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Dr,
6828-8377, www.kalaautsavam.com
Hoobastank
NIGHTLIFE & CONCERTS
It’s the Ship
This music festival is the first of its
kind in Singapore, being held on board
Royal Caribbean International’s massive
cruise liner, Voyager of the Seas. There’s
a pretty wicked line-up as well, with
international headliners like Chvrches,
The Bloody Beetroots and Lil Jon. $5384,000.
Nov 21-25. Marina Bay Cruise Centre
Singapore, 61 Marina Coastal Dr.,
www.itstheship.com
Zoukout
Organized by long-reigning superclub
Zouk, this yearly beachside clubbing
festival features over 20 international
and local artists over two stages.
Highlights are Dutch DJ Nicky Romero,
Steve Angello of internationallyrenowned music trio Swedish House
Mafia and electro-house maestro Steve
Aoki. $118-388.
Dec 12-13. Siloso Beach,
www.zoukout.com
Hoobastank
The post-grunge rock band returns
for one-night only. The band will be
touring to promote their 2012 album
Fight or Flight. Previous hits include rock
anthem ‘’The Reason”, “Crawling in the
Dark” and “Remember Me”. $78-188.
Nov 30. The Coliseum, Resorts World
Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, 65778888, www.sistic.com.sg
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EVENTS
Kalaa Utsavam
M1 Contact 2014 Contemporary
Dance Festival
This dance festival includes an exciting
line-up of more than 90 artists from
Australia, Hong Kong, Israel and South
Korea. Other than performances,
there will also be technique classes
and workshops and open-stage
performances by emerging talents.
$25-32.
27 Nov-13 Dec. Various venues,
www.sistic.com.sg
Singapore International Film Festival
2014 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup
Singapore International Film
Festival The largest and longest-running film
event in Singapore returns with a strong
selection of work from Southeast Asia
and around the world. The opening film
is local filmmaker Ken Kwek’s Unlucky
Plaza. During the 11-day festival,
expect screenings at Marina Bay Sands,
National Museum of Singapore and The
Arts House, master classes for budding
filmmakers, as well as a range of other
exciting fringe events.
Illumi Run
Half party, half athletic tour de force,
this glow-in-the-dark themed run
straddles festive season decadence and
resolution-making perfectly. The event
features various musically themed
zones, and culminates in an after-party
hosted by local DJs. $78-88.
Nov 28-29. F1 Village, Republic Blvd.,
illumirun.com
Dec 4-14. Various venues, www.sgiff.com
Singapore Art Fair
Singapore Art Fair
At the inaugural edition of this
contemporary boutique art fair, you
can expect 70 galleries including solo
artists’ booths from around the globe.
Set around themes to foster cultural
exchanges, the fair showcases the best
of new Middle Eastern, North African,
South and Southeast Asian art. $10-40.
Nov 27-30. Suntec Singapore
International Convention & Exhibition
Centre, 1 Raffles Blvd., 6337-2888,
www.singapore-art-fair.com
SPORTS
2014 ASEAN Football Federation
(AFF) Suzuki Cup
Get a slice of football action as
Singapore plays hosts to this prestigious
sporting event for the fourth time. Gear
up for exciting matches as the national
teams from Vietnam, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Thailand and of course
Singapore go head to head.
Nov 22-Dec 20. Singapore Sports Hub,
15 Stadium Rd., 6344-2660,
www.affsuzikicup.com
Standard Chartered Marathon
Standard Chartered Marathon
A major highlight of the local sports
calendar, Singapore’s marquee running
event comes with races for individuals,
teams, the wheelchair-bound and kids,
making it an inclusive and citywide
event. The various start points include
Orchard Road, Sentosa Gateway and
Esplanade Drive. $20-360.
Dec 7. Various venues, 6643-9191,
www.marathonsingapore.com
EVENTS
5
Christmas &
Countdowns
Carolling, tree light-ups, fireworks and other
holiday action around town
Siloso Beach Party
Touted as Asia’s largest beach
countdown party (they’re expecting
20,000 people), the 12-hour celebration
at Siloso Beach will have a foam pool,
separate party areas playing trance,
house and electro tunes and plenty of
food and drink ($60-65).
Dec 31. Siloso Beach, 1800-736-8672,
www.silosobeachparty.com
Clarke Quay
CQ sure gets crazy on New Year’s Eve,
but we like that everybody dances. Last
year’s celebrations saw appearances
by local celebrities, live performances
by bands such as Goodfellas, a beer
pop-up bar as well as games and F&B
discounts at restaurants like The Pump
Room and Fern & Kiwi.
Christmas On A Great Street
Dec 31. Central Fountain Area, Clarke
Quay, www.clarkequay.com.sg. Free.
1-Altitude
Marina Bay Singapore Countdown
1-Altitude
Christmas by the River
Christmas on A Great Street
For a riverside Christmas, head down
to Clarke Quay. Besides the numerous
nightlife venues and watering holes,
there are tons of activities as well,
including performances by carollers,
a market with Christmas-themed
souvenirs and grand fireworks displays.
Sure it’s a bit touristy, but where else
can you go for lights like these? For
the annual Christmas celebration on
Orchard Road all the malls are decked
out in festive decorations. Plus there are
the customary street performances and
activities each evening.
Through Jan 2. Clarke Quay, www.
singapore-river.com/christmas
Christmas at Sentosa
Harbourfront
Over at Singapore’s southern coast,
there are dining deals at various
participating restaurants. Other offerings
include hotel stay packages at Resorts
World Sentosa, retail promotions
from numerous shops at Vivo City
and Harbourfront Centre and deals on
Universal Studios Singapore and the
brand new Madame Tussauds.
Nov 22-Dec 26. Sentosa &
Harbourfront, www.shba.org.sg
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EVENTS
Through Jan 1. Orchard Road, www.
orchardroad.org
Marina Bay Singapore
Countdown
Our version of Times Square, the
Marina Bay Singapore Countdown is
the quintessential New Year countdown
spot. There will be a wishing spheres
light display installation and fireworks
set to music composed for the occasion.
And of course, the event kicks off the
year-long series of events celebrating
Singapore’s 50th birthday.
Dec 31. Marina Bay, www.
marinabaycountdown.sg
For last year’s countdown, the sky-high
nightlife venue organized a carnivalthemed celebration complete with
theatrical performances, and they’re
looking to go even bigger and bolder
this year. Details are still sketchy, but
there will surely be drink deals, DJs and
a guaranteed awesome view of the
fireworks over Marina Bay (price TBC).
Dec 31. 1-Altitude, 61-63/F One
Raffles Place, 6438-0410, www.1altitude.com
Loof
For a (slightly) more laid-back year-end
celebration, there’s one of our favorite
rooftop bars. Last year, the party was
fueled by popular DJ Tyler Made’s hiphop and soul mash-ups/re-ups. Again,
not many details yet for this year, but
you can probably bet on their quirky
selection of cocktails and pretty good
views of the fireworks (price TBC).
Dec 31. Loof, #03-07 Odeon Towers
Extension Rooftop, 331 North Bridge
Rd., 9773-9304, www.loof.com.sg
Eat,
Drink
& Be
Merry
Christmas brunches, New Year’s Eve
dinners, special menus and other deals.
Basilico
SPONSORED LISTING
Blue Lotus
AquaMarine
Dec 15-31: Have an Asian-style
Christmas with a seven-course
set dinner. There’s a choice of
two menus, with options like
crispy fried salmon coated with
salted egg yolk & lime zest;
and braised ee fu noodle with
shitake mushroom. $58-88 per
person, both with a minimum
of 10 people
Dec 24-25: The holiday buffet
spread has favorites like
seafood bouillabaisse, countrystyle braised beef encased in
puff pastry and pan-seared
diver scallops. There’s also
a seafood island with an
assortment of fresh crustaceans,
mollusks and everything in
between. Dec 24: $60 for lunch,
$118 for dinner; Dec 25: $88
for lunch,$98 for dinner.
Dec 31-Jan 1: Ring in the New
Year with a classic countdown
party with a party and a
balloon drop. On the menu
are decadent homemade
Dungeness crab ravioli, Boston
lobster gratin with tobiko cream
and a huge seafood spread.
Dec 31: $60 for lunch, $138
for dinner; Jan 1: $88 for lunch,
$98 for dinner.
4/F Marina Mandarin, 6 Raffles
Blvd, 6845-1111, www.
meritushotels.com.
01-13 Quayside Isle, 31
Ocean Way, 6339-0880,
www.facebook.com/
bluelotusrestaurant
Basilico
Dec 24-25: Plenty of Italianleaning Christmas decadence at
this buffet, like a slow-roasted
turkey with Amalfi lemon and
basil; cannelloni stuffed with
braised osso bucco; and baked
lobsters with winter herbs.
There are over 20 speciality
cheeses, including a black
truffle burrata. $178, $238 with
free-flow Champagne.
Dec 25: Buffet brunch with
similar holiday dishes.
$182; $242 with free flow
Champagne.
2/F Regent Singapore, 1
Cuscaden Rd., 6725-3232,
www.fourseasons.com
Pan Pacific Marketplace
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DINING
The Cliff
Marriott Cafe
The Cliff
SPONSORED LISTING
Dec 24: Head to Sentosa
for a romantic six-course
Christmas Eve dinner with
a sea-view and dishes
like Kurobuta pork jowl
with poached quail egg,
caramelized apples and
morel cream; lobster broth
with seared foie gras,
shaved fennel and Pernod;
and mushroom ravioli with
arugula and ratatouille. $240
excluding drinks.
Flavours at
Zhongshan Park
Dec 31: There’s a sevencourse dinner, too, with
dishes like truffle soup
with shallot confit, gnocchi
and port wine; and Tajima
beef with beetroot fondue,
stuffed zucchini flower
and sweet potato puree.
Continue the night at
The Pavilion’s countdown
party where there will
be canapés, Champagne,
wines, cocktails and other
drinks. $260 excluding drinks
(dinner), $208 with free
flow Champagne, wines and
canapés (party).
The Singapore Resort
& Spa, 2 Bukit Manis
Rd., 6275-0331, www.
singaporeresortsentosa.com
Dec 24: For an
unconventional Christmas
feast, head to this Peranakan
restaurant with a buffet
spread that includes a fresh
seafood bar that includes
lobsters, snow crabs,
littleneck clams and Alaskan
crab legs, there’s a carving
station with honey-glazed
gammon ham, roasted
turkey with chestnut stuffing
and Spanish-baked rice with
chorizo. $62
Dec 25: There’s a high-tea
buffet that includes local
favorites like pan-fried
dark sweet sauce carrot
cake, oyster omelet and
roti prata with turkey curry.
The restaurant’s signature
Ah Hood DIY burger station
does fillings like braised pork
belly, otak-otak, curry potato
and dried shrimp chilli. $36
L/F Ramada Singapore
at Zhongshan Park,
16 Ah Hood Rd.,
6808-6846, www.
flavoursatzhongshanpark.
com
DINING
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Mikuni
Jaan
Dec 24: Chef Julien Royer
whips up a delectable
festive menu that includes
an eight-course degustation
with a glass of Krug
champagne. $338.
Dec 31: New Year’s at
this vertiginous restaurant
involves a 10-course
degustation dinner with a
glass of Krug champagne
and unbelievable views of
the fireworks. $498.
70/F Equinox Complex,
Swissotel the Stamford, 2
Stamford Rd., 6837-3322,
www.jaan.com.sg
Manhattan
Dec 25: Sign up for a
decadent brunch that
includes classics like honeyglazed ham, corn on the
cob, fire-roasted chestnuts
and roast duck roulade
stuffed with foie gras and
mushroom duxelle. There’s
a traditional 1820s Tom &
Jerry cocktail, as well as a
free flow cocktails, spirits,
champagne, wines and
beers. $250.
Dec 31: The New Years’ Eve
bash starts with a six-course
dinner with oysters, caviar,
foie gras torchon, Angus
beef and decadent drinks
like a Pomme Sazerac and a
Billecart-Salmon Champagne
bomb with dark chocolate
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DINING
Sfera. DJ Suzee X keeps the
party going with her funky
soul house tunes. Dinner
at 7pm, $400 for bar seats
and $450 for tables with
free flow cocktails, wines,
spirits, beer. The party at
10:30pm. $250 with free
flow cocktails, wines, beers,
Champagne and bar bites.
2/F Regent Singapore, 1
Cuscaden Rd., 6725-3232,
www.fourseasons.com
Marriott Cafe
Dec 24-25: For something
a little more relaxed, they
have a traditional spread that
includes roast turkey, roast
leg of ham, minced pies
and log cakes, among other
international favorites. Dec 24
lunch at $58, dinner at $112.
Dec 25 lunch at $102, dinner
at $112.
G/F Singapore Marriott
Hotel, 320 Orchard Rd.,
6831-4605, www.singaporemarriott.com
Mikuni
Dec 24-25: There’s a specially prepared seven-course
kaiseki set dinner with fresh
seasonal ingredients and
more of the restaurant’s
Japanese finesse. $255-$375
with premium sake pairing.
3/F Fairmont Singapore, 80
Bras Basah Rd., 6431-6156,
www.mikuniatfairmont.
com.sg
Oxwell & Co
Dec 1-24: We already love
their Sunday roasts, so are
keen to try their festive
feast menu, which caters
four to 10 diners. On the
menu are sharing items like
stuffed turkey ($300) with
truffle and foie gras stuffing;
Chateaubriand ($400),
a prime beef city black
tenderloin with pancetta
that comes served with
roast chat potatoes, Brussels
sprouts and gravy. All these
come with a starter and
dessert.
5 Ann Siang Hill, 64383984, www.oxwellandco.
com
Saint Pierre
Dec 24: Enjoy a spread of
eight dishes like Fine de
Claire oysters with Japanese
cucumber gel and olive
oil sorbet; brioche-crusted
Hokkaido scallop; and wild
salmon mi-cuit home cooked
with Iberico pork belly. $258
Dec 25: A traditional Christmas Day lunch with turkey
Wellington with cranberry-fig
stuffing, classic Christmas
bubble and squeak and
roasted winter roots with
black truffle dressing. $88.
#01-15 Quayside Isle, 31
Ocean Way, 6438-0887,
www.saintpierre.com.sg
The White Rabbit
Pacific Marketplace
Dec 24: Get away
Nov 17-Dec 31:
from the hustle
This nauticaland bustle with
inspired festive
a four-course
afternoon tea
dinner at the
set includes
former chapel,
bites like
involving
octopus mirin
truffle and foie
quiche with
gras tortellini;
bonito flakes,
and roasted
a savory-sweet
guinea fowl with
The White buttermilk cannellini
seaweed Swiss roll
and grape & leek panna
Rabbit
and crispy kale. $118,
cotta, among other
additional $88 for wine
treats. $58 for two adults
pairing.
with tea and coffee.
Dec 25: Christmas Day sees
1/F Pan Pacific Singapore,
a buffet brunch with seafood
7 Raffles Blvd., 6826-8240,
stations; a meat carving stawww.panpacific.com
tion; and mains like braised
wagyu shin and roasted
Sela Restaurant
guinea fowl. $118 with extra
$79 for free flow drinks.
Nov-Dec: The modern European restaurant has a ChristDec 31: New Year’s Eve also
mas menu that includes the
has a four-course set dinner
usual suspects like turkey
menu that includes scallops
and some unexpected dishes
two ways (roasted and tarlike scallop carpaccio with
tare with a white chocolate
Thai fish sauce chilli dressveloute and caviar) and a
ing; and grilled asparagus
dessert of chestnut millewith poached egg and
feuille with roasted pears
parma ham. They’ve also
and yogurt sorbet. $118,
got a decadent slow-braised
additional extra $88 for wine
Kurobuta pork cheek with
pairing.
potatoes and carrots. A la
39C Harding Rd., 9721carte prices ranging from
0536, www.thewhiterabbit.
$10-$30.
com.sg
32 Seah St., 6337-6358,
www.selarestaurant.com.sg
DINING
11
Fast Feasts
From neighborly hampers to full-on traditional
spreads, here are some ideas on how to cook
as little as possible for the holidays.
Pacific Marketplace
endless. Throw in a bottle of Louis
Roederer champagne ($88) for that
extra luxe touch.
#01-23 Quayside Isle, 6734-8981,
www.littleprovence.biz
The Westin
The Westin
Deli@Goodwood Park Hotel
SPONSORED LISTING
It’s not unusual to see a line here
during holiday season. This year, they
are doing an Asian-inspired steambaked turkey stuffed with fresh
chestnuts, black mushrooms, ham
and vegetables in an oyster sauce
($198, for up to 12 people); a boneless
gammon ham with vanilla-pineapple
sauce ($188, for 12-15 people); and
a decadent Jivara chocolate log cake
with passionfruit mousse and jelly and
a mango cheesecake with digestive
biscuit base ($68 for 1kg). Book ahead.
Order your Christmas dinner
showstopper from the team behind
classic American-style casual restaurant
Jack’s Place. There’s a roast lamb leg for
$89, a roast turkey for $98 and a roast
New Zealand striploin. Desserts include
the Red Velvet Splendour Logcake
($49.50). If you order before Dec 7,
there’s a 15% discount.
Dec 1-26. Goodwood Park Hotel,
22 Scotts Rd., 6737-7411, www.
goodwoodparkhotel.com
Forecourt Stall
@ Marriott Hotel
They’re cooking up items like
mushroom soup ($45), Caesar salad
($55), a roast turkey with foie gras
stuffing and a cranberry-port wine
sauce ($172), a rosemary roast
lamb leg with mint flavored demiglaze ($164). If you need to send
party favors, they’ve got a bunch of
hampers ($188-440) that include fruit
cakes, Champagnes, cookies, pralines,
gingerbreads and other sweet treats.
G/F Marriott Hotel, 320 Orchard Rd.,
6735-5800, www.singaporemarriott.com
12 HAMPERS & DELIVERY
JP Pepperdine
6858-0111, www.jppepperdine.com
Pacific marketplace @ pan
pacific singapore
They’re known for their roasts, hams
and sausages, so order goodies like
honey-glazed ham with Granny Smith
apple and raisin chutney ($128), and
a roasted turkey with cornbread and
sausage stuffing.
Nov 1-Dec 25.G/F Pan Pacific
Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd., 6336-8111,
www.pacificmarketplace.sg
Little Provence
There are plenty of customizable
Christmas hampers to put together
at this gourmet store. From dips, oils,
artisanal jams, truffles to gourmet foods
and wines, the options are nearly
Choose from five hampers ($100-$350)
packed with goodies like Chilean wine,
fruit cakes, chocolate treats, cookies, as
well as savory items like tapenade and
foie gras with apple and honey.
Asia Square Tower 2, 12 Marina View,
6922-6888
Alcohol Delivery
They’ve got a wide range of all sorts
of booze here: commercial brews like
Tiger ($3.15), Erdinger ($7.35) and
Stella ($3.95), or spirits like Lagavulin
whisky ($152), Grey Goose vodka ($96)
and Hendrick’s gin ($119). If you’re
looking for something extra festive, opt
for their Veuve Clicquot ($195) or Veuve
Clicquot Rose ($209), complete with a
sword to saber that cork. This delivery
service promises to have your good at
your door within one hour, as long as
you order between 10am and 2am.
Party on.
www.alcoholdelivery.com.sg
eWineGallery.com
Whether you’re into a dry, mediumbodied pinot noir ($100 for three
bottles) or like a little more variety with
the special six-bottle bundle ($129)
with wines like a 2008 Cabernet Merlot,
2009 Marrenon Rouge and a 2009
Morel Laudun White, there are plenty of
options at this online store. Plus, they
deliver.
www.ewinegallery.com
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in destinations like Male in Maldives, Phuket in Thailand,
Bali in Indonesia, Dubai in the UAE and Cape Town in
South Africa. Yes, it’s one-for-one deals at hotels as well; so
you’ll essentially be staying two nights for the price of one.
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A great source of ideas.
Look to the Entertainer
Singapore for inspiration
on where to eat, drink and
unwind. The app’s search
function lets you search
its huge database via GPS,
cuisine, shopping mall or
hotel offer—making it easier
for you to make use of more
deals near you.
Angsana Spa
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Not your average discount
vouchers.
Unlike regular deals on group
buying sites, the Entertainer
Singapore is incredibly userfriendly and flexible. You can go
back to all of the participating
restaurants, spas and activities
up to 3 times and enjoy buy one
Upside Motion
get one free offers each time.
Or you can use all three offers at once for a party of six or
more (with the exception of hotel offers). Plus, it requires
no advance notice or pre-booking (with the exception of
hotel stays). You can just show and redeem your offer on
your mobile or handover the voucher from the book at the
time you request the bill. These deals are also valid for the
entire year (excluding eves of and public holidays) so if you
get the Entertainer Singapore now, you’ll get to enjoy it for
all of 2015.
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Buy now, save more.
The Entertainer
Singapore app retails at
SG$75 but get it before
the end of December
at an early bird price of
SG$60. It is available for
purchase on the website
(www.theentertainerasia.
com) or via your
Au Petit Salut
appstore. Alternatively,
you may prefer the Entertainer Singapore book which is
now priced at SG$75 including free shipping if you buy
on the Entertainer’s website before 31 December 2014.
It normally retails at SG$80 and is also available for
purchase at www.theentertainerasia.com.
Stay & Play
Stuck in Singapore for the holiday season?
These staycation packages make it all better.
Raffles Hotel
Grand Hyatt
Pan Pacific
Goodwood Park Hotel
Carlton Hotel
Goodwood Park Hotel
Grand Hyatt
The window is a bit narrow for the
Festive Staycation package here, so
book fast. The offer is valid only Dec
24-25 or Dec 31-Jan 1 2015 and covers
rooms from $288-308 per night, with
breakfast, internet access and use of
the hotel gym (rooms are usually $348
and above). Carlton Hotel is home to
Wah Lok Cantonese restaurant, too. Dim
sum for Christmas anyone?
The Festive Retreat package includes
a Deluxe room stay for $325 per
night. Among other perks are a buffet
breakfast for two and $50 of F&B
credits per room per night for a la
carte dining at the hotel’s Min Jiang
restaurant. There’s also a whopping
50% off on services at the hotel’s spa
and hair salon.
The Weekend 24 package runs from
Dec 2014 to Mar 2015 on Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays. As the name
suggests, the package covers a 24-hour
stay, 10% off all room rates, internet
access and a buffet breakfast for two at
Straits Kitchen,their Singapore-inspired
restaurant serving classics like beef
rendang, satay and laksa.
76 Bras Basah Rd, 6338-8333, www.
carltonhotel.sg
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22 Scotts Rd, 6737-7411, www.
goodwoodparkhotel.com
10 Scotts Rd, 6732 1234, singapore.
grand.hyatt.com
Mandarin Orchard
Carlton Hotel
Mandarin Orchard
Celebrate the holiday season
here, and you’ll be entitled
to complimentary breakfast,
$20 worth of credit at Triple
Three and Shisen Hanten
(on our Top Tables 2015),
along with 20% off regular
food items at both places.
Frequent flyers are also
eligible for mileage points,
with room rates starting
from as low as $269.
333A Orchard Rd, 67374411, www.meritushotels.
com/mandarin-orchardsingapore
Pan Pacific
The Bed, Brunch and Bliss
weekend package is running
every Saturday till Dec 28.
It’s a one-night staycation
at the Harbour Studio
Room ($525), which has
panoramic views of the
skyline. Plus, in the morning,
there’s a luxurious Sunday
Champagne brunch at the
live theater restaurant Edge
and a 30% discount on food
at their restaurants, which
includes Atrium and, one of
our favorites, Ha Tien Lo.
7 Raffles Blvd, 6336-8111,
www.panpacific.com
Raffles Hotel
How about colonial nostalgia,
gratuitous shopping and lots
of Indian food? Raffles Hotel’s
Staycation Suite Package
comes with breakfast at Tiffin
Room and a dinner buffet at
either Bar & Billiard Room
or Tiffin Room. There’s also
a 24-hour butler service,
free in-suite internet access
and $500 worth of shopping
discount vouchers for Raffles
Hotel Arcade. The offer is
valid till Jan 31, with prices
starting at $595 per suite.
1 Beach Rd., 6337-1886,
www.raffles.com
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Spread
the Cheer
It’s also the season of giving. Here are some
interesting ways you can do your part. And
don’t worry, there’s some shopping and
eating involved, too.
Children’s Charity
Association (CCA)
Christmas Fair and
Walkathon
The Salvation
Army Kettle Call
SPONSORED LISTING
Animal Merchandise
Animal Merchandise makes
colorful, animal-themed
clothes, tote bags (from
$35.90) and home wares
like placemats (from
$39.90), flasks ($29.90) and
coasters ($22.90 for a set of
four). They’re not a charity
exactly, but they donate
20% of their proceeds
to local animal welfare
organizations such such as
Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
and Oasis Second Chance
Animal Shelter (OSCAS).
Available at various
Robinsons locations,
including Robinsons
Orchard, 260 Orchard Rd.,
6735-8838. Shop online at
www.animalmerchandise.com
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At this 1.5km walk along
Orchard Road, you’ll be
alongside children under the
care of charities such as St
Andrew’s Mission Hospital
and Singapore Children’s
Society. You can also set up
your own food, games or
handicraft stalls, with all sale
proceeds being donated to
the Children’s Charities
Association (Blk 18 Holland
Drive, #01-01).
$25. Dec 6, 10am-6pm,
Ngee Ann City Civic
Plaza, 6773-2561. www.
childrenscharities.org.sg
The Salvation Army
Kettle Call
At this classic annual street
campaign, volunteers ring
bells to collect donations
from passers-by. They’re
currently looking for
volunteers to help man the
trademark red kettles, which
will be located at various
shopping malls island wide.
Nov 22-Dec 24, 1-9pm (two
hour shifts), The Salvation
Army, 500 Upper Bukit
Timah Rd., 6555-0232.
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What to do?
Where to go?
What’s happening?
Make-A-Wish Foundation Singapore
Animal Merchandise
Santa Run for Wishes
#Giving Tuesday SG
Organized by Make-A-Wish
Foundation Singapore
(116 Middle Rd.), this run
on Nov 29 will see an
estimated 5,000 runners
and a post-run carnival.
Registration and donation
proceeds will go to
supporting the needs of
terminally-ill children, and
will be matched dollar-fordollar by the government.
#GivingTuesday is a oneday global campaign. Last
year’s movement saw 100
individuals and organizations
raise more than $179,000,
which helped 16,300 underprivileged people. Come
up with your own social
initiative, join someone
else’s or simply spread the
news via social media.
Nov 29. The Promonotory
@ Marina Bay, 11 Marina
Blvd. To register, call 63363986 or email enquiry@
santarunforwishes.sg
Dec 2. For details on how
to participate, visit www.
givingtuesday.sg
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For Her
Lula Rock Sretsis
Lady Margaret
Dress, $1,145
Closca Bike
Helmet
$120
Anchora
Nungunungu
Necklace, $65
Rosebullet Floral
Printed Twill
Dress, $219
Pedder Red Leather Croco
Print Sandal,$140
Fossil Cecile
Watch, $359
Raoul Full Bloom
Printed Tee, $290
Closca Helmet available from www.rideessence.com.sg | Lula Rock #02-07 Palais Renaissance, 390 Orchard Rd., 6235-7179 |
Rosebullet #B1-02/03 orchardgateway, 277 Orchard Rd., 6702-6252 | Anchora available from anchora.co | Fossil #02-07 313@
Somerset, 313 Orchard Rd., 6884-6030 | Pedder Red #03-04 Takashimaya, 391 Orchard Rd., 6735-5735 | Raoul #02-49 Paragon, 290
Orchard Rd., 6737-0682
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Samsonite
Marshmallow
Compact Carry On
Rolling Tote, $680
MCM Strasse Visetos
Backpack, $1390
The Weave Co
Notebook, $18
Frankincense
Facial Wash
200ml, $56
Mandy T Zen
Bath Salt,
$49.90
Ling Wu Bubble
Bag, $620
MCM #01-12/13 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6688-7541| Ling Wu Level Q Robinsons, 260 Orchard Rd.,
6735-8838 | Samsonite #02-17 Wheelock Place 501 Orchard Rd., 6735-7506 | Frakincense Facial Wash available at Neal’s Yard
Remedies #01-75 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd, 6337-2202 | Mandy T available from www.mandytskincare.com | The Weave Co
available from www.theweaveco.com
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For Him
i.t. Skull
Sweatshirt,
$149
Hackett Green
Monogrammed Tie, $185
Sects Shop Adlib Bleach
Denim Shirt,$105
Puma Court
Star Leather
Trainers, $119
Billabong Malibu
Submersible Board
Shorts, $79.90
Uniqlo Urban
Sweat Cargo
Pants, $59.90
Hackett #B2-230 Canal Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., 6723-7227 | i.t. #02-11 Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria
St., 6338-5958 | Sects Shop #04-14 orchardgateway, 277 Orchard Rd., 9889-2179 | Billabong #04-29 313@Somerset, 313 Orchard Rd.,
6509-0575 | Puma #01-22, 2 Jurong East St 21, 6563-0515 | Uniqlo #01-382/386 Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, 6238-8174
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Coach Leather
Foldover Pouch, $645
TW Steel
Teo
Collection
Watch,
$1295
Samsonite Allena
Backpack, $200
Ray-Ban Jupiter
Sunglasses, $350
SPUR Hauswerks
Fred Leder Tradition
Kornbrand Elderflower
Body Wash 250ml,
$59
AESOP Marrakech
Fragrance 50mL, $105
Coach #02-19/27 Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd., 6733-7533 | Ray Ban available at Capital Optical #B1-17 Forum The Shopping Mall,
583 Orchard Rd., 6737-0692 | TW Steel #03-05 Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Rd., 6735-5080 | Samsonite #02-17 Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard
Rd., 6735-7506 | Aesop 2/F Tangs, 310 Orchard Rd., 6836-4748 | SPUR Hauswerks #02-22 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 9627-7885
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Home Décor
Cluster Cluster Flora
Pillow, $40
Nomon Wall Clock,
$1,620.50
Keytlery, $356
Aerobie AeroPress, $65
C+S Art Print 30x64cm,
$250
Artichoke
Cookbook,
$44.90
Dream Kettal
Roll Chair, price
on request
Christmas In Singapore
Coasters from The Coaster
People, $7.90
Aeropress available at Highlander Coffee 49 Kampong Bahru Rd., 6226-1686 | Dream 456 River Valley Rd., 6235-0220 | Cluster
Cluster available from www.cluster-cluster.com | Nomon Clocks #04-16 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6509-0555 | Artichoke
Cookbook available at Kinokuniya #03-09/10/15 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, 6737 5021 | Keytlery available at Fred Lives
Here #02-14 Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd., 6634-3733 | C+S Art Print available from www.csartprints.com | The Coaster People
available from www.thecoasterpeople.com.sg
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Gadgets
Lomography LC-A
120 Automatic
Film Camera, $598
Jabra Sport
Pulse Earphone, $298
Microsoft Xbox
One, $739
Casio EX FR10 Foldable Camera, $699
Kindle Paperwhite, $148
Apple
iPhone 6,
from $988
FitBit, $129
Samsung
Gear 2, $398
Lenovo MIIX 2
8-inch tablet, $599
Moss Audio
wireless
speakers, $99
Xbox Courts Megastore, 50 Tampines North Drive 2, 1800-222-6868 | Jabra available at EpiCentre, #02-20/23 Wheelock Place, 501
Orchard Rd., 6238-9378 | Lomography Store 295 South Bridge Rd., 6223-8850 | Kindle available from www.amazon.com | Casio
available at Best Denki #05-01/04 Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Rd., 6835-2855 | Apple iPhone 6 available at EpiCentre | FitBit
available at Challenger #02-34/35 VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, 6376-6100 | Moss Speakers available from http://mossaudio.
com | Sony Centre #03-71/72 Sim Lim Square, 1 Rochor Canal Rd., 6339-1198 | Lenovo 109 North Bridge Rd., 6338-3778 | Samsung
available at Challenger #02-34/35 VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk, 6376-6100
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